Instead, Disney says the ship will be christened in New York City on March 1.

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It's scheduled to cruise into the harbor several days earlier. After christening, the ship will wind up in Brevard County, where it will call Port Canaveral home, sailing seven-day Caribbean itineraries.

All of Disney's three earlier ships were christened in Port Canaveral.

Just days ago, the Fantasy became waterborne for the first time in a process called float out.

The Fantasy's maiden voyage is scheduled for March 31. The ship can hold up to 4,000 passengers.